SAMAR (Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anemia Reduction) campaign: The Jharkhand government announced the launch of SAAMAR (Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anemia Reduction) campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state. The campaign aims to identify anaemic women and malnourished children and converge various departments to effectively deal with the problem […]
Month: March 2021
Pusa Farm Sun Fridge (Pusa-FSF)
Pusa Farm Sun Fridge (Pusa-FSF): Scientists from the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) have developed an on-farm green energy refrigeration system (Pusa-FSF) and technology for the extraction of gluten from the wheat dough and its regeneration in bajra (pearl millet) and makka (maize) flour. Pusa-FSF: Pusa Farm Sun Fridge (Pusa-FSF) is a 100% solar-powered battery-less […]
Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary : In News
Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary: Rajasthan: Six tigers are missing in Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary (Rajasthan). However, State forest officials are not willing to label them “missing” and denied reports that they may have been poached. The National Tiger Conservation Authority, a wing of the Union Environment Ministry, has constituted a committee to ascertain the disappearance of the […]
What is US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI)?
US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI): US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) initiative has been launched to scale up the science and technology relationship between India and the United States. US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) is an initiative of the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) which was established in March 2000. The Department of Science & […]
Tomar king – Anangpal II
Tomar king – Anangpal II: A seminar highlighted the legacy of the long-forgotten Tomar king – Anangpal II. About Anangpal II: Anangpal II, popularly known as Anangpal Tomar, belonged to the Tomar dynasty. He was the founder of Dhillika Puri, which eventually became Delhi. Evidence about the early history of Delhi is inscribed on the […]
Vehicle Scrapping Policy
Vehicle Scrapping Policy: The Union Road and Transport Minister announced the Vehicle Scrapping Policy in the Lok Sabha. It was first announced in the Union Budget for 2021-22. The policy is estimated to cover 51 lakh Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) that are above 20 years of age and another 34 lakh LMVs above 15 years […]
Harayana Recovery Of Damages To Property During Disturbance To Public Order Bill, 2021:
Harayana Recovery Of Damages To Property During Disturbance To Public Order Bill, 2021: The Government of Haryana has passed the Haraya Recovery of Damages to Property During Disturbance to Public Order Bill, 2021. It can be noted that earlier Uttar Pradesh Government too had passed a similar bill named “Uttar Pradesh Recovery of Damages to […]
Insurance Amendment Bill, 2021 Passed by Rajya sabha
Insurance Amendment Bill, 2021 Passed by Rajya sabha: The Rajya Sabha passed the Insurance Amendment Bill, 2021 which increases the maximum foreign investment allowed in an insurance company from 49% to 74%. The Bill amends the Insurance Act, 1938 to increase the maximum foreign investment allowed in an Indian insurance company. The Act provides the […]
Ration Cards Cancellation Case:
Ration Cards Cancellation Case: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea related to the cancellation of over three-crore ration cards for not linking them to Aadhaar. Also, the SC has sought a report on the implementation of the grievances redressal mechanism. It is contained in Sections 14, 15, and 16 […]
Electoral Bonds:
Electoral Bonds:: Chief Justice of India agreed to urgently hear a plea by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms to stay the sale of a new set of electoral bonds on April 1, before the Assembly elections in crucial states such as West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Arguments by petition: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) […]
